HR 8055 ยท Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced
- Mar 24, 2026
- Latest action
- Mar 24, 2026
- Sponsor
- Rep. Lucy McBath [D-GA-6]
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
- Cosponsors
- 89
Summary
Extending WIC for New Moms Act This bill amends the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to extend the eligibility periods for breastfeeding and postpartum women. Specifically, a state program may elect to certify a breastfeeding woman for up to 24 months (currently 1 year) postpartum. The bill also expands the eligibility period for postpartum women to up to 24 months after termination of pregnancy (currently 6 months). The Department of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress evaluating the effect of these changes to the program on (1) maternal and infant health outcomes, (2) breastfeeding rates, and (3) qualitative evaluations of family experiences under WIC.
Recent actions
- Mar 24, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Mar 24, 2026 Introduced in House
- Mar 24, 2026 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.